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Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reinforce collaboration in the field of meteorology, officials announced Wednesday in Marrakech. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 19th World Water Congress by Mohamed Dkhissi, Director General of Morocco’s Meteorology Directorate......

Morocco is positioning itself as a global model in seawater desalination and the promotion of renewable energies, emphasized UN Special Envoy for Water, Retno Marsudi, during her visit to Marrakech on Tuesday. Speaking after bilateral talks with Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, on the sidelines of the 19th World......

Morocco has seen unprecedented international interest following the launch in April 2025 of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Nador West Med. Over 50 global energy companies expressed initial interest in the project, with 48 formally confirming their intent to participate, reflecting growing confidence in Morocco’s strategic......

Cameroon’s national football team coach, David Pagou, has unveiled the final list of 28 players selected to represent the Indomitable Lions at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco. The squad includes several newcomers making their debut in the national team setup, such as Gerzino Nyamsi and Christian......

The administration of Al-Arjat 1 Prison issued a statement on Wednesday confirming that former minister and lawyer Mohamed Ziane is neither on hunger strike nor in deteriorating health, countering claims circulating on social media and certain news websites. The institution responded to a communiqué attributed to Ziane’s family,......

A controversial transfer of municipal property to a private company has triggered tension within Casablanca’s city council. Several council members are demanding full clarity on what they describe as a questionable land registration process and are calling for immediate administrative and judicial investigations. During an extraordinary......

The criminal chamber of the El Jadida Court of Appeal issued heavy prison sentences late Tuesday night in a case that has stirred widespread concern across Morocco. Six men were each sentenced to 15 years in prison, following their conviction in the sexual assault of a minor during the Moussem Moulay Abdallah Amghar, one of the country’s......

Olympique de Marseille is hoping to retain Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd until mid-December so he can take part in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco, according to sporting director Mehdi Benatia. Speaking to French outlet RMC Sport on Tuesday evening, Benatia said he was “confident” that the club would be......

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday evening to Moroccan actress Fatima Harandi, professionally known as Raouya. The ceremony gathered prominent figures from the arts and media, both from Morocco and abroad. Raouya received the Golden Star award from director Nour-Eddine Lakhmari, prompting......

The Spanish parliamentary coalition Sumar has submitted a proposal to include a critical study of Spain’s colonial history in Morocco in secondary and baccalaureate school curricula. The initiative particularly emphasizes the violent episodes of the Rif War (1921–1926). Led by MPs Aina Vidal and Viviane Ogou, the proposal aims......

Authorities in Marrakech apprehended a 29-year-old man on December 2 for allegedly possessing items stolen from a foreign tourist in a violent theft incident. The crime occurred in the city’s medina and involved two suspects on a motorcycle, and a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. Police investigations led to......

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, launched the second edition of the Rural Urbanism Caravan on December 2 in the commune of Mchraa El Ain, Taroudant Province. The initiative aligns with royal directives to reduce spatial disparities, promote territorial......

According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), 36 people lost their lives and 3,109 others were injured, including 122 seriously, in 2,308 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas during the week from November 24 to 30. The main causes of these accidents, in order of frequency, were driver inattention, failure to......